Kurotani Washi

黒谷和紙 Kurotani is well-known for its wagami ('rice' paper) production. Appreciation for this lifetime-absorbing craft ha…

Japanese Crafts for the Kitchen

Japanese crafts are often regarded as formal and for special occasions only. But this is not true. Just as many handicrafts ar…

Japanese Umbrellas

One of the most colorful and appealing images of traditional Japan is the graceful paper umbrella. Forty years ago there were alm…

How To: Make Your Own Magnetic Cork Planters

Recently there has been a lot of online sites with interesting craft projects for wine corks. If you, like me, tend to end up wit…